Yoshitaka Yagi

Yoshitaka Yagi pursued higher education in chemistry, earning a Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry (2009–2013) and a Master's degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2013–2015) from Chiba University. He also studied abroad at Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia and Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, broadening his academic experience.

Yagi works as a Cloud & AI Specialist at Microsoft since July 2025, previously serving as a Specialist in Data & AI (2022–2025) and App & Infra (2020–2022) at the same company. Before Microsoft, he spent five years as a Presales Consultant at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2015–2020). His LinkedIn profile lists certifications in statistical testing and accessibility.

Yagi's poker career is focused on Asian Poker Tour events. According to Somuchpoker, his net worth in the Asia-Pacific region is $10,580, with a biggest win of $5,915. He has attended 4 events and cashed in all 4, including a 42nd-place finish in the APT Incheon 2025 Main Event (buy-in 2,500,000 KRW) for $5,900. In the same festival, he led Flight C of the Double Stack – Hyper Turbo event with 1,230,000 chips. At the 2024 APT Taipei Poker Classic Main Event, he cashed for $2,400. While he has not yet won a major title, his consistent in-the-money finishes demonstrate a disciplined approach.

Yagi is known for a tight-aggressive style, focusing on hand quality and position. His background in data and analytics likely contributes to his methodical decision-making. As a part-time player with a demanding corporate job, he represents the growing trend of skilled amateurs on the Asian circuit.